If -3x - 7y = -5 is a true equation, what would be the value of -12x

Tim Vitor asked Oct 27, 2022

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If -3x - 7y = -5 is a true equation, what would be the value of -12x – 28y?

Tim Vitor asked Oct 27, 2022

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Answer:

-20

Explanation:

-3x - 7y = -5

Multiply each side by 4

4(-3x - 7y) = -5*4

-12x -28y = -20

Head answered Nov 3, 2022

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